North Country Transmission Commission

Press Release issued 4/29/2010, announces the selection and contract approval of KEMA, Inc to develop an Action Plan and Cost Allocation Methodology to address the upgrade of transmission lines in Coos County to encourage additional development of renewable energy generation.

Commission To Develop A Plan For The Expansion Of Transmission Capacity In The North Country (Pursuant to SB 383, Chapter 348, Laws of N.H. 2008)

The first meeting of the commission to develop a plan for the expansion of transmission capacity in the North Country as established by SB 383, was held on Thursday, August, 21, 2008 at 10:00 am in the Concord Office of the NH Public Utilities Commission.

The Public Utilities Commission appreciates the input of the numerous stakeholders who have participated in the discussions about upgrading and expanding the electric transmission system in northern New Hampshire. Those discussions have proved very helpful in developing the Report. The Commission also recognizes the valuable assistance of ISO New England in preparing Section 2.2 of the Report and Northeast Utilities and National Grid in preparing Section 3.1.